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Tim Burchett

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Tim Floyd Burchett is an American politician and member of the Republican Party who has served as the U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 2nd congressional district since January 3, 2019. Born on July 25, 1963, Burchett has been active in Tennessee politics for several years, previously serving as the Mayor of Knox County from 2010 to 2018. He has a background in local government, which has informed his approach to federal issues.

Quotes by year · 2019–2026368 total · peak 2023 (76)
2019: 63 quotes2020: 24 quotes2021: 50 quotes2022: 30 quotes2023: 76 quotes2024: 52 quotes2025: 51 quotes2026: 22 quotes
Jun 23, 2025

I urge the body to pass the Sanction Sea Pirates Act and send an unmistakable message: The United States of America stands firmly against sea piracy and is committed to ensuring freedom of navigation against crime in the high seas.

govinfo.gov
Jun 17, 2025

We don’t need another endless war in the Middle East.

cnn.com
May 22, 2025

I recognize the importance of Straw Policy to the American people, and I want to assure everyone that I hear you.

msnbc.com
May 22, 2025

We are glad that the media is focusing on the issue of straw usage that Americans so deeply care about.

msnbc.com
May 22, 2025

I don’t drink out of a straw, brother.

msnbc.com
May 14, 2025

That is the compromise that could work.

nbcnews.com
Apr 28, 2025

Trump, like America, is tired of waiting on Congress. America wants action. If we don’t have the guts to pass laws, then yes, I support him doing that.

nbcnews.com
Apr 27, 2025

I don’t believe the 'war pimps' at the Pentagon need any more money.

nbcnews.com
Apr 7, 2025

I gotta see something in print.

nbcnews.com
Mar 17, 2025

These folks are not playing fair… It is an act of war.

foxnews.com
Mar 17, 2025

I never understand why CNN takes the side of a bunch of murderers that have come into our country illegally.

foxnews.com
Mar 17, 2025

If you had a conservative one doing it, you all would be raising total hell.

foxnews.com
Mar 17, 2025

Listen — the difference between God and these judges is God knows he's not one of these judges. They're arrogant.

foxnews.com
Mar 17, 2025

And I do not ever understand why y'all do that every time.

foxnews.com
Mar 10, 2025

I like the fact that we're saving money. But I don't like the fact that we're giving it to the Pentagon, war pimps just always get the money.

usatoday.com
Feb 24, 2025

There's no quid pro quo but the president assured me that he would work toward cuts and he's never lied to me.

nbcnews.com
Feb 24, 2025

Where are the Epstein Files @PamBondi?

newsweek.com
Feb 17, 2025

There's a difference between members of the greatest generation… risking their life to serve our country, and young staffers going in with their computers.

alternet.org
Feb 17, 2025

There's a difference between civil service and checks and balances, in place of a small group and politicals who are going in.

alternet.org
Feb 17, 2025

Congress better get some guts and start backing [DOGE] up, or the next president could undo everything that's done.

alternet.org
Jan 21, 2025

I don't know if it is or not. I'm not a lawyer.

alternet.org
Dec 19, 2024

I hurt for people that this is going to hurt.

alternet.org
Dec 19, 2024

Collapsing our government under our lack of physical restraint and acting like a bunch of spoiled kids is not doing people any service.

alternet.org

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